I started out on regular Ritalin and had trouble getting the three doses in each day. things kind of went up and down depending on whether I got all three doses in for the day. When I got three doses in I had much more concentration., ability to stay on task, less forgetful about things at work, more clear headed. I realy had alot of problems before ADHD medications. Then switched to Adderal. My relief of symptoms stabalilized and things are level for me now. My current psych has weaned me down to a lower dose. If I miss my dose on a weekend day, I'm so tired and I spend the whole day in bed. Now on 15mg in the morning. and doing well. You can always give meds a try to see if they help. If not, you can go off them.